BERWYN, PA — Specialty pharmacy and healthcare services organization AscellaHealth has announced an exclusive partnership with Optime Care, its proprietary Specialty Pharmacy. The collaboration aims to improve access to branded pharmaceutical programs for specialty and rare disease manufacturers, particularly for Daraprim®, a critical medication for certain patients.
Optime Care’s impressive track record of launching pharmaceutical programs and their commitment to personalized patient care were significant factors in AscellaHealth’s decision to establish this partnership. The alliance is expected to ensure uninterrupted access to essential medications for patients, backed by tailored support programs facilitated by expert care coordinators and innovative technology platforms.
AscellaHealth’s President and CEO, Dea Belazi, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting Optime Care’s deep understanding of the unique needs of patients with rare diseases or complex chronic conditions. “Our capabilities encompass all milestones throughout the product lifecycle and beyond, with an exemplary level of personalized care management customized for specific therapies,” Belazi said.
The partnership aims to go beyond conventional patient support programs. It focuses on individual care plans addressing ongoing care issues for patients, caregivers, and families. Outreach will be conducted during key points in therapy, and technology tools will support phone, email, text, and mobile apps to streamline communication and increase response rates.
Akeel Mithani, CEO of Tilde Sciences, a biotech company specializing in rare diseases, highlighted the complexity of accessing medications in the U.S., particularly for patients with rare and serious diseases. “We have selected AscellaHealth’s Specialty Pharmacy, Optime Care as our partner to service patients in need of our medicines,” Mithani said. He emphasized that the shared commitment towards patients’ care made AscellaHealth and Optime Care the ideal partners for Tilde Sciences.
For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.